01 / MAKE A START

Learn Thai,
one step at a time.

Hear the words. Learn the tones.
Put a little Thai into your day.

38 free starter lessons · one new lesson each day · free web guides

Sabai Thai Home screen with Hanu, learning progress and chapter cards.
The actual Home screen
Hanu, a Sabai Thai companion

Your first
Thai phrase

สวัสดีsà-wát-dee
Hello Continue with greetings

Small steps. Real-life Thai.

A few words. A real conversation. Start wherever you need Thai first.

  1. Hanuman greeting a woman in a leafy Thai village lane.

    Say hello

    Greet someone and introduce yourself.

    Start greetings
  2. Hanuman and a shopper talking at a Thai fruit market.

    Ask the price

    Learn numbers for your next market stop.

    Explore numbers
  3. Hanuman sharing a conversation at a Thai evening food stall.

    Order something good

    Find the words for food and drink.

    Try food & drink

Explore all 34 chapters

Hanu, a Sabai Thai companion

A little practice. Part of your day.

Hear it clearly

Replay Thai audio and follow the reading.

Keep words familiar

Free spaced review brings words back.

Take Thai with you

Practise in the Android app, wherever the day goes.

Explore the app

Prefer a little practice on paper?

Your next bit of Thai. In print.

Explore the printables

Optional digital downloads on Etsy. The online course stays free.

Start learning Thai for free.

Sabai Thai is free to start

  • 38 starter lessons across 6 chapters
  • One new lesson free each day after that
  • Replay and practise lessons you have unlocked
What free includes

Optional: Sabai Pro

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A few things to know

Can I learn without installing the app?

Yes. Try the free lessons and tools here in your browser. The app is available on Android.

Do I need to read Thai script?

You can start with the readings beside each Thai word. The alphabet and tone guides are here when you’re ready to learn the script.

How is the audio made?

The clips use high-quality Thai speech synthesis. Play and replay them beside the Thai script and reading. Learn more about the app and its audio on our About page. About our audio.

Hanu, a Sabai Thai companion

Your first Thai words are waiting.